Business Thinking

2020 saw the world as we know it change almost overnight. A sudden shift in lifestyle and working behaviour, now called “the new normal”, was a key time for businesses to define how they would start to manage new working conditions, tackle sustainability and support social movements during this difficult time.

The University of Texas at Austin, School of Design and Creative Technologies adheres to a fundamental tenet: Design matters! The same should be true for any organization or company, whether they offer physical and/or digital products, services or a collection of solutions for the many challenges and needs people have. Design is a creative, people-first approach to solving complex problems and has always been best suited to help solve human-centered problems that require dealing with different people, needs, circumstances, or environments.

Women in business is a hot topic. Business leaders have grown interested in the benefits of hiring more women, while analysts have been keen to explore what women bring to the workplace.

The UK’s population is getting older – a fact that is affecting everything from employment policies and pension schemes to the ability of workers around the world to keep pace with innovation and structural changes.

Technology has revolutionised the workplace, changing the way businesses operate and creating space for brand new roles. But bringing in the right talent remains a challenge for many as needs evolve alongside tech developments.